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Intelligence

2012-08-02T20:19:56Z

8.15.140.31: clarified bullet list

'''Intelligence''' determines how well a [[character]] learns and reasons. This [[ability]] is important for [[wizard]]s because it affects how many [[spell]]s they can cast, how hard their spells are to resist, and how powerful their spells can be. It's also important for any character who wants to have a wide assortment of [[skill]]s.

Intelligence [[ability modifier|modifiers]] are applied to:
*Number of [[skill point]]s gained each [[character level|level]]. (But a character always gets at least 1 skill point per level.)
*Skill bonuses: [[Appraise]], [[crafting]] skills (all 4 types), [[disable device]], [[lore]], [[search]], and [[spellcraft]] checks. These are the [[skill]]s that have Intelligence as their key ability.
* [[Damage roll]]s with the [[Combat Insight]] epic feat
* Damage bonus with [http://nwn2.wikia.com/wiki/Swashbuckler#Insightful_Strike Insightful Strike]
* AC bonus with [http://nwn2.wikia.com/wiki/Canny_Defense Canny defense] and [http://nwn2.wikia.com/wiki/Unfettered_Defense Unfettered Defense] class feats
* Wizard's spell DC

A wizard gains [[bonus spell]]s based on her Intelligence score (see [[ability modifier]]). The minimum Intelligence score needed to cast a wizard spell is 10 + the [[spell's level]].

An [[animal]] has an Intelligence score of 1 or 2. A [[creature]] of [[human]] like intelligence has a score of at least 3. Some creatures are unintelligent and have an intelligence score of 0 (and are thusly unaffected by some [[spells]]).

==Notes==
*'''Lore''' was used in [[NWN]] as a collective version of [[knowledge]] and other information skills. [[NWN2]] will include it for the same reasons.
*When increasing intelligence on level up to a value which would mean a bonus skill point, it is only applied after that level has been taken.

== Gameplay Notes ==

Having negative intelligence even for a few-skill using class can be cumbersome, since a penalty can mean they have only a single skill point to spend! However, if they can last with one skill point (although dangerous even for some combat abilities) then it doesn't affect much else, since it is not linked to a conversation skill, is not used to increase a save or change attack bonuses or AC as the others are.

== 3.5E Comparison ==

The number of [[language]]s a character knows at the start of the game is not affected, since languages don't exist - basically, the entire game assumes everyone speaks common, so the need for languages is pretty moot!
[[Category:Abilities]]

Taunt

2012-07-30T14:37:19Z

8.15.140.31: Added note to template about increased distance of taunt preventing AoO from melee mobs

{{skill|description='''Taunt''' is used to provoke an enemy into dropping his guard for a short time.
|ability=Charisma
|classes=[[Barbarian]], [[Bard]], [[Fighter]], [[Rogue]], [[Warlock]]; [[Arcane trickster]], [[Duelist]], [[Harper agent]], [[Shadow thief of amn(PRC)|Shadow Thief of Amn]], [[Swashbuckler]], [[Warpriest]], [[Weapon master]]
|training=No
|check=The enemy must make a [[Will]] save against a [[difficulty class]] equal to 5 + the attacker's taunt skill or suffer -2 to [[Armor class|AC]] and -2 to [[concentration]] for five rounds.
|special=At five [[skill rank|ranks]], the Taunt effects all enemies within 5 feet of the initial target. This radius increases by 5 feet for every additional five ranks the character has. Using Taunt provokes an [[attack of opportunity]]; however, at higher levels, you can taunt mobs while they are too far away to perform a melee attack (ie, 15-20 feet). Taunt penalties are not cumulative.
|use=Selected (combat)}}

==[[DnD 3.5]] comparison==
This skill does not exist in DnD 3.5, although it is very similar to the ''demoralise opponent'' aspect of [[intimidate]].

==NWN comparison==
In NWN1, if the taunt was successful, the opponent suffered an armor class penalty equal to the difference between the Taunt roll and the defender’s roll (to a max of a -6 penalty) for 5 [[round]]s. The target also suffered a 30% chance of spell failure, if they didn’t resist the taunt.

== External resources ==
*[[NWNWiki:Taunt]]

Weapon size

2012-07-30T14:33:52Z

8.15.140.31: Added note about identical 'reach' for all melee weapons.

'''Weapon size''' relates to the size of the weapon in comparison to that of the [[creature]] wielding it. The size of the weapon seems to have no effect its reach---the distance required to engage in melee combat; that is, a character wielding a spear and a character armed with a kukri must both be essentially the same distance from the target to attack.

==== Size Restrictions ====
*A weapon three sizes larger than the character cannot be wielded.
*A weapon two sizes larger than the character can be wielded [[two-handed]] only with the [[monkey grip]] feat.
*A weapon one size larger than the character can be wielded two-handed normally or one-handed with the monkey grip feat.
*A weapon the same size as the character can either be wielded one-handed (with a [[shield]] or [[dual-wield]]ing) or two-handed (nothing in the [[off-hand]]).
*A weapon at least one size smaller than the wielder must be wielded with one hand. It is also considered a [[light weapon]], as are [[Unarmed strike]]s.

==== Ranged Weapon Restrictions ====
*Bows must be wielded two-handed, regardless of their size.
*[[Thrown weapon]]s may not be dual-wielded, regardless of their size.

==== Weapon List by Size ====

'''Large Weapons'''

*[[Greatsword]]

*[[Greataxe]]

*[[Longbow, composite]]

*[[Warmace]]

*[[Halberd]]

*[[Falchion]]

*[[Scythe]]

*[[Longbow]]

*[[Spear]]

*[[Quarterstaff]]

'''Medium Weapons'''

*[[Bastard sword]]

*[[Crossbow, heavy]]

*[[Katana]]

*[[Dwarven waraxe]]

*[[Shortbow, composite]]

*[[Longsword]]

*[[Battleaxe]]

*[[Warhammer]]

*[[Flail]]

*[[Morningstar]]

*[[Rapier]]

*[[Scimitar]]

*[[Shortbow]]

*[[Club]]

*[[Throwing axe]]

'''Small Weapons'''

*[[Crossbow, light]]

*[[Shortsword]]

*[[Handaxe]]

*[[Kama]]

*[[Mace, light]]

*[[Sickle]]

*[[Light hammer]]

*[[Sling]]

*[[Dart]]

'''Tiny Weapons'''
*[[Kukri]]

*[[Dagger]]

*[[Shuriken]]

*[[Unarmed Strike]]

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==Pre-release notes==
*Obsidian has stated that the [[DnD 3.5]] weapon size rules are not used in NWN2. "There are no 'small' [[longsword]]s, for example. A [[gnome]] or [[halfling]] using a longsword must use it [[two-handed]]." [http://nwn2forums.bioware.com/forums/viewpost.html?topic=480748&post=4115843&forum=95]

==See also==
*[[NWNWiki:Weapon size]]
[[Category:Glossary]]
[[Category:Sizes]]
[[Category:Weapons| Weapon size]]